Controller-Associate Vice President

Description

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

 

Purpose of Position: The Controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. 

 

Salary Range: $170,000 to $200,000

 

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

Management 

• Supervises program accountants 

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures  

• Manage outsourced functions  

• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives  

• Oversee the accounting operations of the affiliates, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures 

Transactions 

• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner  

• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable 

• Ensure that accounts receivables are posted daily and collected promptly 

• Ensure payroll is processed in a timely manner 

• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed  

• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis  

• Maintain the chart of accounts 

• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system and an accurate general ledger 

• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions  

• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled quarterly 

• Follow up on accounts receivable   

Reporting 

• Manage and prepare cash flow reports and financial analyses 

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and balance sheets on a regular basis 

• Issue timely and complete financial statements  

• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report  

• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations  

• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics  

• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts  

• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management  

• Provide for a system of management cost reports  

• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations 

Compliance 

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit 

• Manage and prepare annual audits (including A-133 and day care/head start audits) and other supporting schedules 

• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants  

• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements 

• Manage and track all tax returns and other corporate filings 

• Establish and monitor cost principles 

Additional Accountabilities 

• Responsible for all financial filings related to grant funding sources 

• The controller will assume certain responsibilities of the CFO in their absence 

 

Qualifications/Educational Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field required 

• Strongly desired to have obtained a Certified Public Accountant designation and/or have audit experience 

• 5-10 years’ experience in financial management, accounting and administrative operations including staff supervision 

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting standards and requirements 

• Strong experience in cash flow management and financial analysis 

• Highly effective leadership ability 

• Ability to motivate staff and ensure productivity 

• Computer competency and familiarity with accounting packages – knowledge of Intacct accounting systems is a plus 

• Strong communication skills 

• Highly analytical with a problem-solving focus 

• Proactive 

• Systems thinker 

• Hands on manager with impeccable integrity and a strong sense of ownership of departmental functions 

• Comfort in being a part of a diverse team and flexible enough to work with all program areas of the agency 

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel 

• Working knowledge of accounting software, knowledge of Intacct system a plus  

 

Physical Requirements 

• Heavy computer use 

 

Work Environment 

• Office 

 

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Coverage
• Life Insurance/Commuter benefits/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Flexible Spending Accounts 
• 403B Thrift Retirement Plan 
• 12 Annual Sick Days 
• 12 Agency Holidays 
• 20 Days or 4 Weeks of Paid Time off and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employment 
• Total of more than 6 weeks (a month and half) of paid time off 
• Access to mental health and wellness benefits through Headspace Health. Headspace Health partners with over 2,500 companies and health plans to provide access to meditation, mindfulness, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry to their members and employees.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.